Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu takes around 0.78 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu is 222 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuching, Tawau, Miri, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kuala Terengganu, Denpasar, Alor Setar, Labuan, Penang, Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan, Johor Bahru, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Makassar, Puerto Princesa, Kota Bharu, Lahad Datu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, Manila, Kuala Terengganu, Johor Bahru, Labuan, Miri, Melbourne, Tawau, Kota Bharu, Kuching, Lahad Datu, Penang, Cebu, Sibu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sydney.

Question 6

What airports are near Sandakan?

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The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu, Sandakan.

Question 7

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Kudat, Lawas.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Sandakan?

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There are a number of airports in and around Sandakan. The main one is Sandakan and other nearby airports include Tawau, Lahad Datu, Sandakan

Question 14

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Kudat, Lawas.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sandakan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sandakan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£13
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£13
Cheapest round-trip	£14
Average round-trip	£26
Nonstop flights in October	£13 – £28

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	Yes	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	Yes	No

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